Safe. Tea first.

This October once again saw Plas-Y-Brenin play host to the BCU Student Safety Seminar, where Britains’ intellectual cream gather to gain tips and tricks on running a university canoe club from some of the best in the business. As you’d expect at such a valuable event, Palm were there with bells on (not literally, you understand, that would look ridiculous).

Saturday morning was largely based inside, but after lunch, everyone headed out for an extensive selection of workshops…

Open Boating for those who don’t Open Boat…

“And the rabbit goes round the tree…” Nick Horwood and Paul Smith delve into the dark art of ropework.

After the traditional tea and cake, everyone headed off to Q+A sessions, before reconvening in the evening to hear Luke Farrington’s account of the Kayaknam expedition (www.kayaknam.com), aided by ale.

On Sunday, everyone headed for the Tryweryn for a day of workshops, including Safety and Rescue, Personal Skills, Leadership and more.

Dave Hollins.

Safety. Not just a word…

I’ll leave you now with a few pics from the weekend. Many thanks to Tim for coming along and sorting out prizes for the impromptu Saturday night quiz and supporting the event!

What Happened Next? Answers on a postcard to Tim Trew, Palm Equipment. The best guess wins a packet of Custard Creams donated by tomparkercoaching.co.uk